■ AROUND SRINAGAR Gulmarg: The hill resort of Gulmarg, well known for its magical meadows and mountains, is located in the Baramulla district, 57 km southwest from Srinagar. At an astonishing elevation of 2,730 meters above sea level. Its gently sloping topography makes it an ultimate destination for those interested… Continue reading
Pir Dastagir Sahib: This Sufi shrine looks like a civic building than a mosque. It is located in the Khanyar Chowk area and visitors to this shrine can also take pictures with permission from the attendants. Sri Pratap Singh Museum: Established in the former summer palace of maharaja, this fabulous… Continue reading
Atop the Gopadari Hill on the southeast of Srinagar, is this beautiful Shiva temple amidst a picturesque location. The temple was named after the great philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the valley, about ten centuries ago. The Temple is built on a high octagonal plinth and can be reached by a… Continue reading
Located at the far eastern side of the Dal Lake, the Shalimar Bagh is an outstanding example of Mughal gardens in the lake city and was built by Mughal emperor Jahangir, for his beloved wife Nur Jahan. Regarded by many as a masterpiece of Mughal horticulture, the gardens step gracefully… Continue reading
The Dal Lake, Srinagar’s jewel, is an important tourist attraction. It is located on the eastern end of the city. The Dal Lake comprises a series of lakes, including the Nagin Lake, some 8 km from the city center. The eastern shore is adorned by the magnificent Royal Palace with… Continue reading
Jammu and Kashmir is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu, the winter capital. The Kashmir valley, often known as Paradise on Earth, is famous for its extremely beautiful mountainous landscape,… Continue reading
Trekking: The valley has three well defined snow ranges viz. the Laskar, Dhauladhar and PirPanjal. Salooni on Prithvi Jor Ridge is an enchanting place that links Chamba with Kashmir. Located 56 km from Chamba, Salooni boasts some ofthe finest scenery, snow-capped hills and peaks. Continue reading
Bhuri Singh Museum: The museum was named after King Bhuri Singh, who Chamunda Devi Temple: Chamunda Devi is a Shakti shrine, situated 10 km west of Palampur. This colorful shrine has a wrathful form of Durga or Chamunda. Lord Shiva is present in the form of death, destruction and dead… Continue reading
The Mahal was built in the middle of the 18th century by Raja Umed Singh. Also known as the ‘Painted Palace,’ this structure served as the residence of royal women. It has a nice blend of the Mughal, Colonial and Saracenic styles of architecture. Continue reading
Manali literally means the ‘Home of Manu.’ Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in a flood. Manali is an ancient town in the lap of Kullu district. Encompassed by towering peaks at arm length, Manali’s major asset is its proximity… Continue reading